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Box Springs

Georgia · 228 residents · 3.486 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
+21%since 2023
from 189 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
65 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 54 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
17220824427931520202024Box Springs
2024228
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$47,266
+130%since 2023
from $20,537 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
−5%since 2023
from 0.530 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$586
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(79)
Black53.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(9)
Diversity Score67.2%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(143)
Black35.1%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(5)
Diversity Score60.4%(138)
Diversity Score
60
−10%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
50.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Box Springs, Georgia?

Box Springs, Georgia has about 228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Box Springs, Georgia expensive?

In Box Springs, Georgia, the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Box Springs, Georgia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Box Springs, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Box Springs, Georgia?

About 35.5% of people in Box Springs, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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